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Bandits invade former Crime Chief’s home

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Bandits invade former Crime Chief’s home

…Assistant Commissioner relieved of personal jewellery worth $400,000 (By Mondale Smith) Less than six months after being replaced as Crime-Chief, Assistant Commissioner of Police Leslie James and...

DPP advises…Police officer to be charged for alleged sexual assault of female Constable

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on DPP advises…Police officer to be charged for alleged sexual assault of female Constable

The Guyana Police Force is preparing to charge one of its officers who has been accused of sexually assaulting a female Constable. A senior police official told this newspaper on Friday that Crime...

Co-opting a few PPP officials is not power sharing – David Hinds

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Co-opting a few PPP officials is not power sharing – David Hinds

– Govt. appointing PPP members to top posts would be hottest slap in the face Every citizen, regardless of party affiliation, has a right to work, says political activist, Dr. David Hinds. But...

“Think more of Guyana!” – UG top graduate urges

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on “Think more of Guyana!” – UG top graduate urges

“Today is our day to bask in the glory of our success!” said University of Guyana (UG) 2015 Valedictorian, Sachin Ramsuran. “Today is indeed our day!” At the time, Ramsuran was addressing the...

Toddler, grandmother hospitalized after bee attack

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Toddler, grandmother hospitalized after bee attack

Fifty three year-old Basmattie Kishore and her two year-old granddaughter, are now patients at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) following a bee attack on Saturday morning. Both...

Dem boys seh…Li’l Joe showing wha to do wid money

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Dem Boys Seh, Features / Columnists, News Comments Off on Dem boys seh…Li’l Joe showing wha to do wid money

Li’l Joe do wha Jagdeo never do and Jagdeo handle more money than him. Li’l Joe know that he can only use so much money, therefore he got to give back. De other day Soulja Bai do de same thing....

PPP maintains that public funds were spent on Granger’s inauguration

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on PPP maintains that public funds were spent on Granger’s inauguration

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has been asking time and time again about the financing of the inauguration ceremony held for President David Granger back in May. The Party posed questions on...

Guyana has something to celebrate- remarkable progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Guyana has something to celebrate- remarkable progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS

– UN envoy Guyana’s achievement in the battle against HIV/AIDS compared with some countries in the Caribbean has been described as remarkable. This is according to United Nations Secretary...

Public Service COI to commence hearings in Linden

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Public Service COI to commence hearings in Linden

The Commissioners on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the Public Service sector is set commence hearings in Linden. According to notices sent out by the Commission, the public hearings commence...

Opadeyi had ‘fair share’ of challenges – UG Chancellor

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Opadeyi had ‘fair share’ of challenges – UG Chancellor

…lauds outgoing VC’s contributions New University of Guyana (UG) Chancellor, Professor Eon Nigel Harris, has lauded the contributions of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jacob Opadeyi, even in...

Itabali crash….Truck driver swerved to avoid collision with ATV

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Itabali crash….Truck driver swerved to avoid collision with ATV

The truck driver who perished in a horrific accident on the Itabali/Puruni Road on Saturday afternoon was desperately trying to avoid hitting an overtaking All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) when he lost...

First Lady meets reps of Health and Educational Relief Organization

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on First Lady meets reps of Health and Educational Relief Organization

First Lady Mrs. Sandra Granger recently met with Executive Member of Health and Educational Relief Organization (HERO), Dr. Mallika Mootoo and the organization’s Vice President, Dr. Andrea Lambert....

US$14M to be used to upgrade Bartica, Suddie, West Demerara Hospitals

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on US$14M to be used to upgrade Bartica, Suddie, West Demerara Hospitals

– Contract on Specialty Hospital to be reviewed Minister of State, Joseph Harmon announced yesterday that the US$14 million balance of the US$18M loan by Exim Bank of India to build the...

Jeffrey, Vieira, Singh dominate final CMRC leg

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Jeffrey, Vieira, Singh dominate final CMRC leg

– Seejattan also performs well In what must clearly be the most dominant performance of his career, Guyana and Caribbean champion Kristian Jeffrey obliterated the field in the Seaboard Marine...

Climate change must not be treated with a cursory glance

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Climate change must not be treated with a cursory glance

– Minister Trotman at public consultation forum ahead of COP 21 The Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, today, hosted another public consultation on the position that Guyana...

WICB PCL Cricket…Fifties from Bonner, Cruickshank lead Hurricanes’ recovery

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on WICB PCL Cricket…Fifties from Bonner, Cruickshank lead Hurricanes’ recovery

-Motie takes 6-20 in third day action By Sean Devers If you feed your faith your doubt will starve to death and yesterday at Providence Jamaican Nkrumah Bonner and Antiguan Orlando Peters posted...

Silver Bullets, Magic Stars set up showdown for NEE Stag Futsal title

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Silver Bullets, Magic Stars set up showdown for NEE Stag Futsal title

– after semi-final wins Saturday night in Linden Jermaine and Family Silver Bullets and Magic Stars set up a gruelling showdown after respective semi-final wins Saturday night when the New Era...

Gayadin excels, Avinash Persaud scores 2 under par at exciting MACORP Golf Tourney

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Gayadin excels, Avinash Persaud scores 2 under par at exciting MACORP Golf Tourney

Golf Club Grounds Superintendent Mike Gayadin led the field again on Saturday as he cruised to an impressive net 63. Playing a good 38 on the front and 40 on the back nine, so grossing 78, Mike’s...

Ramotar hides the reasons for the PPP defeat

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Features / Columnists, Freddie Kissoon Comments Off on Ramotar hides the reasons for the PPP defeat

In a media interview on the 2015 election loss, Donald Ramotar rejected the theory that the post-Jagan Governments during the PPP reign moved away from the practice of Jaganite politic. He said in...

New Lethem Magistrate’s Court commissioned

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on New Lethem Magistrate’s Court commissioned

Ag Chancellor Justice Carl Singh and Region Nine Chairman Brian Allicock unveil the plaque at the newly commissioned Lethem Magistrate’s Court. The new building with modern amenities provides...

Hectic scheduled for Caribbean Development Boxing tournament

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Hectic scheduled for Caribbean Development Boxing tournament

According to information coming out of the Guyana Amateur Boxing Association, a hectic schedule of boxing will be the order of the four days during the upcoming Caribbean Development Boxing...

GT&T Indoor Hockey Championships…Old Fort punish Saints 12-2

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on GT&T Indoor Hockey Championships…Old Fort punish Saints 12-2

The Old Fort men first division team exacted the heaviest punishment of the night in their 12 – 2 beating of Saints as the GT&T National Indoor Championships continued Saturday evening at the...

Proposed 8% pay hike for City Council employees

Nov 16, 2015 KNews News Comments Off on Proposed 8% pay hike for City Council employees

City hall employees who are members of the Guyana Local Government Officers’ Union can anticipate an eight per cent increase in their salaries from January 2014. This agreement to grant the...

UG are GCA/NHSF second division champs

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on UG are GCA/NHSF second division champs

Despite conceding first innings points, University of Guyana (UG) defeated Transport Sports Club (TSC) by one wicket to win the final of the Georgetown Cricket Association/Noble House Sea Foods...

Simon Pures on show as Pocket Rocket launches Linden Boxing card

Nov 16, 2015 KNews Sports Comments Off on Simon Pures on show as Pocket Rocket launches Linden Boxing card

Coach of the Pocket Rocket Boxing Gym (PRBG), Orland Rogers remains committed to the development of his charges and the gym, once located in New Amsterdam, Berbice, has since been re-sited to Linden....

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Morally Right. Legally wrong

…Peeping Tom Morally Right. Legally wrong Kaieteur News- The situation concerning the disputed parliamentary seat held... more